In Bobsled, 'You Learn As You Go'February 18, 2014The Olympic event was all-male until 2002. Often, the “brakemen” are plucked off a land sport, like track and field. “It’s not like you get a tutorial or something, or you grow up doing bobsled,” says American Aja Evans.
Conference In Stockton To Tackle Issues Facing Gay CommunityFebruary 18, 2014 | Rich IbarraSeveral hundred people will meet in Stockton this week to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing the gay community - from bias and discrimination to violence. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Could Lead To More Health ProblemsFebruary 18, 2014 | Steve MilneCalifornia's drought could lead to breathing problems for some people, according to health experts.
Counties Must Improve Compliance with Pregnant Prisoner Restraints Law Says StudyFebruary 18, 2014 | Max PringleAccording to a review released today Tuesday, only 21 of 58 counties in California are in total compliance with a law that prohibits certain restraints from being used on pregnant prisoners. The law went into effect a year ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Mental Health Center Offers Space for Recovery During CrisesFebruary 17, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneIt’s estimated that one in 17 people live with a debilitating mental health problem. The Mental Health Crisis Respite center recently opened in Sacramento for people in crisis who want to avoid the emergency room. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Millions of Girl Scout Cookies Delivered To California TroopsFebruary 17, 2014 | Bob MoffittMore than 300,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were trucked into the Central Valley this morning for the Girl Scouts' annual "Mega Drop" event.
Gas Prices On The RiseFebruary 17, 2014 | Bob MoffittGasoline prices have started to increase in Sacramento and across the country. A tracking service says prices could increase 50 cents by May. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Army Corps Seeks Feedback On Raising Folsom DamFebruary 17, 2014 | Steve MilneEngineers with the federal government want to get your feedback on a plan to raise Folsom Dam. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Positive Signs for California GOPFebruary 17, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Republicans may be feeling hopeful after several local elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Says There's Money for Prison Population ReductionFebruary 17, 2014 | Max PringleAccording to California Officials, there’s plenty of money available to abide by a federal court order requiring the state to reduce its prison inmate population. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
